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The Athletic NBA Daily

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Start your day with The Athletic NBA Daily – a fast, entertaining recap of the most important games and stories from the world of professional basketball with new episodes dropping Monday through Friday. Hosted by Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Esfandiar Baraheni with regular appearances by The Athletic’s award-winning NBA reporters. Andrew Schlecht and Alex Spears cap the week with the full-length Saturday Slam n’ Jam episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Daily Ding: Suns Beat Warriors in the Battle of NBA's Best & The Nets Beat the Knicks in the Battle of NY 01.12.2021

Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, November 30th. The guys break down the Sun beating the Warriors in the Battle of the NBA's best teams and the Nets beat the Knicks by 2 in the Battle of New York. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clippers Below the Radar, Suns vs. Warriors, and bad news for MPJ 30.11.2021

Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Law Murray break down the upcoming Warriors vs. Suns matchup, the tough Clippers defense, and bad news for the Nuggets and MPJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daily Ding: Injury updates, Bulls sting Hornets in Battle of the Balls, Jokić back, Jazz thump Blazers 30.11.2021

Travonne Edwards and Dave DuFour give injury updates on Michael Porter Jr, Joe Harris, Bogdan Bogdanovic, and Cam Reddish and break down a busy night in the NBA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suns Rollin', Klay's Return, Vogel on the Hot Seat + Nets Mess 29.11.2021

The Basketball Buds with Zach Harper, Tray Edwards, Jay King and Mo Dakhil. Rundown:  — Suns 16 straight — Klay back before Christmas — Vogel hot seat? — Ja injury  — Tatum taking an image hit?  — Jay King update on Chet Holmgren being the truth even though Paolo Banchero annihilated him  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daily Ding: Suns still shining, Warriors dominate, Ja Morant injured, John Wall wants to play 29.11.2021

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap an eventful weekend in the NBA. The Phoenix Suns won their 16th consecutive game, beating the Brooklyn Nets 113-107 on the second night of a back-to-back on Saturday. The Golden State Warriors extend their current winning streak to 7 games after handling the Blazers and the Clippers respectively over the weekend.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

The Slammies + Matt Pennie on Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren and the 2022 Class 26.11.2021

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers hand our their quarterly NBA awards in their first edition of "The Slammies" Then the guys are joined by Matt Pennie to discuss the 2022 NBA Draft class including who would be picked first, Banchero or Holmgren, and then who else in this class will matter when it comes to draft time. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is a Deeper Wave than this 25.11.2021

Surprise! Happy Thanksgiving! It's Nerder time. We don't have time to argue!? ... leave that to your crazy uncle, aunty or whatever (it me) ~ Point of Contention will be back next week. Alas. In this week's edition of Nerder She Wrote, the Stooges (Dave,Seth and Mo) take a look at Tyrese Maxey's growth. Also, Kristaps Porzingis' health. Latvia/Estonia league shooting stats and the NBA ball change....

With Gary Payton II 24.11.2021

Warriors' Gary Payton II drops by to talk with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson about "new" life in the NBA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daily Ding: The Night's Watch 24.11.2021

Rundown 1.) Kristaps breakout game in OT Mavs win vs Clippers 2.) Knicks bench looks great against Russ triple double to beat Lakers 3.) Heroics for Heat in comeback win over Pistons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warriors World, Kings Dethrone Walton, + Don't Mess with Beef Stew 23.11.2021

Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Anthony Slater discuss the major topics around the league including the LeBron vs. Isaiah Stewart brawl, the mess the Kings are in after firing Luke Walton, the Warriors domination and the preparation of Klay Thompson's return, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daily Ding: Hornets sting Wizards, Wild Grizzlies get the win in Utah, Suns still shining 23.11.2021

Travonne Edwards and Dave DuFour breakdown the Hornets second victory in less than a week over the Wizards, a wild finish for the Grizzlies in Utah over the Jazz, and the Suns winning streak extends to 13 games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Urgent LeBron ~ Hawks o' Last Year? Suns Back? Wolves Here? + Thanksgiving Favs 22.11.2021

The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Trey Edwards, Jay King and Mo Dakhil ..... Rundown:  — LeBron says sense of urgency needed in November — most likely to be the Hawks of last year: Wizards, Bulls, or Hawks? — Are the Suns back?  — Are the Wolves here?  — Favorite part of thanksgiving  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daily Ding: LeBron fracas, Klay return, Luke Walton out in Sacramento, Warriors and Suns keep rolling 22.11.2021

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap an eventful weekend around the NBA as LeBron James and Isaiah Stewart tangle in Detroit, Klay Thompson is cleared for full contact practice, and Luke Walton is fired by the Kings. The Warriors and Suns both continue their winning ways picking up a couple more victories over the weekend to move to 15-2 and 13-3 respectively. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

DORT! Rockets Failure to Launch + What are the Indiana Pacers? 20.11.2021

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the past week of NBA basketball, the recent play of Lu Dort and his path to the NBA, what in the world are the Rockets doing this season, and then the guys are joined by Caitlin Cooper of Indy Cornrows to discuss the confusing Indiana Pacers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GM Association, Wizards Winning, Giannis Gets Going + Warriors 19.11.2021

In this week's Nerder the fellas celebrate the release of Seth's new book, 'The Mid-Range Theory' plus what's this about a General Managers Association? The Wizards winning ways. Hey, the Bucks are back! Seth vs. Russell Westbrook? Oh boy. And finally, NBA defenses this season and why the Warriors are so special Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daily Ding: Curry Goes Off In Comeback Win vs the Cavs, Heat Beat the Wizards & 76ers Take Down the Nuggets 19.11.2021

Jared Weiss and Mo Dakhil break down the top NBA games and stories from Thursday, November 18th. The guys talk about Steph Curry's explosion in the 4th q in a comeback W's win, the Heat beat the Wizards by 15 pts and the 76ers beat the Nuggets by 14 pts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warriors Are Back!, Panic Meter: Nets?, Zion Worry, LeHuman James Pt. 2 + Giannis Honest? 18.11.2021

In this week's Point of Contention Marcus Thompson and Jay King debate! Hosted by Zach Harper. Take 1: While the weather called for overcast skies with a slight northerly wind, it RAINED hard in Brooklyn Tuesday night. Take 2: We are now roughly a month into the season, teams have played about 14-15 games thus far, and looking across the league there are some troubling signs. So I ask, is it time...

Giannis dominates AD, Blazers beat Bulls, and DORT 18.11.2021

Andrew Schlecht and Law Murray discuss the night of NBA basketball including the Bucks beating the Lakers behind Giannis' 47 points. the Blazers coming back to defeat the Bulls, The Suns are streaking and much much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Did I Miss? with Michelle Beadle 17.11.2021

Michelle Beadle drops by to talk with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson about life after ESPN, her hiatus from broadcasting, travel, lessons learned, and of course her new podcast on The Athletic "What Did I Miss?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daily Ding: Warriors take down the Nets, Clippers beat the Spurs & Staples Center to get renamed 17.11.2021

Jared Weiss, Mo Dakhil & Anthony Slater break down the top NBA games and stories from Tuesday, November 16th. Athletic Warriors writer Anthony Slater joins the guys to talk about the Warriors 18 pt win vs the Nets. Jared & Mo then break down the Clippers beating the Spurs and the Staples Center getting renamed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lessons from the First Month of the NBA 16.11.2021

Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Anthony Slater discuss things they have learned from the first month including trouble for the Kings, Wolves and Grizzlies, Wizards success, a great rookie class, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daily Ding: Bulls crush Lakers, Mavs handle Nuggets, Wizards and Suns keep winning 16.11.2021

Mark Schindler and Dave DuFour breakdown a loaded Monday night around the NBA. The Bulls rout the Lakers in LA on the back of DeMar DeRozan's 38 points. The Mavericks take out the Nuggets thanks to another solid Kristaps Porzingis effort. The Suns win their 9th straight thanks to a wonky finish my the Timberwolves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clippers Rule LA, Pippen's Mad (Again), Andre on Kyrie + Cavs for Real? 15.11.2021

The Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, Jay King, Tray Edwards, Mo Dakhil and James Edwards III. The Rundown:  — are the Clippers the best team in LA?  — Scottie Pippen selling the hell out of this book  — Andre Iguodala on Kyrie — are the Cavs for real?  — are the Grizzlies and Hawks in trouble?  — Marvin Bagley III trade to the Pistons, JE3? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daily Ding: Streaking Warriors, Suns, Clippers, Hunter out in Atlanta 15.11.2021

Keith Parish and Dave DuFour recap with news from the weekend and check in on a few teams streaking at the top of the standings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Portland Stale Blazers, No More DeRozan Slander, and what are the Timberwolves? 13.11.2021

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of the NBA, DeRozan's season for the Bulls, what is going on in Minnesota, and then bring on Danny Marang of Blazers Edge to discuss the Blazers disappointing season on and off the court and then play a little Blazers trivia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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